Paradise Hills is a CDP located in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Paradise Hills has a 2024 population of 4,472. Paradise Hills is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually but its population has decreased by -9.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Paradise Hills is $86,399 with a poverty rate of 13.2%. The median age in Paradise Hills is 44 years: 47.2 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paradise Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,130 | 67.14% |
| Two or more races | 795 | 17.05% |
| Other race | 313 | 6.71% |
| Native American | 308 | 6.61% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,958 | 2.38 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 800 | 3.14 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 681 | 1.27 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Female | 403 | 2.6 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 74 | 3.14 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 2.14% |
| Associates Degree | 392 | 11.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 546 | 16.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 497 | 14.77% |
| High School Graduate | 914 | 27.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 0.59% |
| Some College | 923 | 27.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,978 | 1,960 | 693 |
| Hispanic | 1,006 | 932 | 241 |
| 2+ Races | 353 | 342 | 95 |
| Native American | 258 | 258 | 56 |
| Other Race | 227 | 218 | 75 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,739 | $68,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,198 | $0 | $63,182 |
| High School Graduate | $32,902 | $0 | $32,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,958 | $34,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,500 | $63,971 | $41,597 |
| Some College | $49,107 | $77,799 | $31,711 |
$51,500
Average Earnings
$63,971
Average Male
$41,597
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.99% of Paradise Hills residents speak only English, while 9.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,281 | 377 | 16.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,857 | 171 | 9.21% |
| Black | 82 | 46 | 56.1% |
| Other | 313 | 42 | 13.42% |
| Multiple | 795 | 31 | 3.9% |
| Native | 308 | 12 | 3.9% |
13.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.51%
Male Poverty Rate
18.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paradise Hills is Black, with 56.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paradise Hills is Native, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.5% |
| High School | 7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.76% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,321 | $98,083 |
| Households | $74,403 | $86,399 |
| Married Families | $110,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,688 | $57,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
515
Number of Veterans
396
Male Veterans
119
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 194 |
| Vietnam | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 172 |
| 75+ | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 14.73% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 11.7% |
| Other Race | 77 | 30.92% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 10 | 29.41% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.15%
Born in Paradise Hills
97.62%
Native Born
2.38%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
97.62% of Paradise Hills residents were born in the United States, with 42.15% having been born in New Mexico. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,472 | 16 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 4,456 | 15 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 4,441 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,442 | -476 | -9.68% |
| 2020 | 4,918 | 262 | 5.63% |
| 2019 | 4,656 | -423 | -8.33% |
| 2018 | 5,079 | -497 | -8.91% |
| 2017 | 5,576 | 436 | 8.48% |
| 2016 | 5,140 | 407 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 4,733 | 140 | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 4,593 | -142 | -3% |
| 2013 | 4,735 | 107 | 2.31% |
| 2012 | 4,628 | 43 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 4,585 | 329 | 7.73% |
| 2010 | 4,256 | 0 | 0% |